Kjetil Hardeng

Partner Kjetil Hardeng specialises in M&A and his cross-border experience is among the most extensive of any M&A practitioner in Norway. He has assisted in major acquisitions and joint ventures in the U.S., Asia and Africa, as well as in public-to-private transactions. His exceptional expertise in cross-border M&A is confirmed by his client list, which includes many world-leading companies and investments firms, as well as many market-leaders in Norway.

Technology and energy remain the areas closest to Partner Hardeng’s heart and he handles numerous matters in these areas each year. He has particularly extensive experience with renewable energy issues.

Aside from transaction work, he also advises boards in public companies on deal-related compliance issues, where he provides clients with the benefits of his experience from having been a key adviser in transactions outside Europe.

Partner Hardeng has been repeatedly recognized for having a solution-oriented way of working and his ability to master complex issues, interests and people, and use those skills to get the deal done have earned praise from clients.

2005-present Partner, Haavind

1994-2004 Associate/Lawyer, Thommessen

1998-1998 Visiting Lawyer, Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP (secondment)

The Norwegian Bar Association

University of Bergen

Cand.jur.

1993